Results
Our Clarifying Lotion face exfoliator leaves skin:

Looking more radiant.
Looking smoother.
Looking healthy.
With less-noticeable pores.

Details

Gentle exfoliator can help create healthy-looking skin.

Sweeps away pollution, grime, dulling flakes to reveal smoother, clearer looking skin.
Preps skin for moisturiser, exfoliated skin is more receptive to hydration and treatment products.
For drier skins, exfoliation whisks away surface flakes, clearing the way for moisturiser.
For oilier skins, twice-daily exfoliation helps minimise the look of excess oil and keep pores clear.
Clarifying Lotion is Step 2 in Clinique's 3-Step skincare system. Cleanse with Facial Soap, Exfoliate with Clarifying Lotion, moisturise with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, oil-free Gel, lightweight Jelly, or rich Cream.

Did you know Clinique's exfoliating lotion is different from a toner?

Toners are primarily used to help rebalance skin after cleansing. Clinique Clarifying Lotion is formulated with exfoliating ingredients to help remove dead cells on skin's surface. Clearing away that debris helps allow your skincare to work better. After using Clarifying Lotion, your skin can more readily absorb moisturiser and other treatment products.

Key Ingredients
BHA (salicylic acid)

Witch hazel

Helps refine skin.

Skin-Typed Formulas
Clinique Clarifying Lotion is available in 5 skin-typed formulas.
Our formulas are powered by ingredients* like BHA (salicylic acid), witch hazel, acetyl glucosamine for just-right, twice-daily exfoliation. Which formula is just right for your skin?

Clarifying Lotion 1.0: Extra-gentle, alcohol-free formula is safe for sensitive skin.
Clarifying Lotion 1: Mild for very dry skin.
Clarifying Lotion 2: Gentle for dry combination skin.
Clarifying Lotion 3: Great for combination oily skin.
Clarifying Lotion 4: Formulated for oily skin.

_{*Specific ingredients vary by skin-typed formula.}

Formula Facts

Dermatologist developed
Dermatologist tested
Allergy tested
Fragrance free

Free Of

Fragrance
Oil

How To Use

Use twice a day, morning and night.
Apply with a cotton ball, sweeping gently over face and neck.
For external use only. Avoid eye area and lips.
Follow with Step 3, moisturiser: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, oil-free Gel, lightweight Jelly, or rich Cream.

Clinique's original dermatologist-developed routine is simple, effective, iconic.
Created by our founding dermatologist, 3-Step Skincare is scientifically designed to create healthy-looking skin.
Just 3 steps, 3 minutes, twice a day. Each step is tailored to your Clinique Skin Type.

Step 1: Cleanse with Facial Soap
Step 2: Exfoliate with Clarifying Lotion
Step 3: Moisturise with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, oil-free Gel, lightweight Jelly, or rich Cream.

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Product Details

Clarifying Lotion 3 – for Combination Oily Skin

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